Award

EQUIPMENT

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

11 Apr 2022 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Met Office, which is based in Exeter, England. The tender titled "EQUIPMENT" pertains to the acquisition of electrical machinery and equipment, classified under the CPV code 31000000. This contract, valued at £36,200, was awarded on 26th January 2022, with the contract period running from 26th January to 28th February 2022. The procurement method employed was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action as the contract value was below the threshold. The related documentation was published on 11th April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the electrical machinery sector, particularly those equipped to provide goods under the specified category. Businesses with expertise in supplying similar equipment and looking to expand their portfolio could greatly benefit from this contract. The involvement of a reputable buyer like the Met Office further boosts the attractiveness of this procurement for potential bidders willing to compete for future contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37adf8d8-64fe-4cdf-8b57-e584e23ac7c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6632f92c-5f08-41b7-b4ad-4de7b194d91d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VAISALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-37adf8d8-64fe-4cdf-8b57-e584e23ac7c4-2022-04-11T11:25:49+01:00",
    "date": "2022-04-11T11:25:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-37adf8d8-64fe-4cdf-8b57-e584e23ac7c4",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "P110428",
        "title": "EQUIPMENT",
        "description": "Equipment",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "31000000",
            "description": "Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "South West",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 36200,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2022-01-14T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2022-01-26T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2022-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-GOR-EA46",
            "name": "Met Office",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Met Office",
                "scheme": "GB-GOR",
                "id": "EA46"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fitzroy Road",
                "locality": "EXETER",
                "postalCode": "EX13PB",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01487125",
            "name": "VAISALA LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "VAISALA LIMITED",
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "01487125"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Elm House,351 Bristol Road BIRMINGHAM West Midlands B5 7SW GB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-GOR-EA46",
        "name": "Met Office"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-37adf8d8-64fe-4cdf-8b57-e584e23ac7c4-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2022-01-26T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2022-04-11T11:25:49+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 36200,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01487125",
                    "name": "VAISALA LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2022-01-26T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2022-02-28T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6632f92c-5f08-41b7-b4ad-4de7b194d91d",
                    "datePublished": "2022-04-11T11:25:49+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}